Global Challenges for Air Cargo Vladimir D. Zubkov Secretary General, The International Air Cargo Association, TIACA

FACTS Big disparity in performance Problems with connectivity

Logistics performance index World bank Ethiopia Logistics performance index Ranked #126 By World Bank There is a potential for the growth of air freight: comparing to peers with upper middle income, the volume of Air Freight to/from Georgia is very low. According to World Bank World Development Indicators, Georgia has one of a poor logistics performance among the countries with upper middle income. Improving of Logistics performance, including track and trace and custom clearance processes as well as trade and transport related infrastructure, can help to facilitate freight forwarders activities and increase the volume of the air cargo. This is especially important for the development of e-commerce.

Kenia (for comparison) Logistics performance index Ranked #42 By World Bank There is a potential for the growth of air freight: comparing to peers with upper middle income, the volume of Air Freight to/from Georgia is very low. According to World Bank World Development Indicators, Georgia has one of a poor logistics performance among the countries with upper middle income. Improving of Logistics performance, including track and trace and custom clearance processes as well as trade and transport related infrastructure, can help to facilitate freight forwarders activities and increase the volume of the air cargo. This is especially important for the development of e-commerce.

Air Connectivity Index and Trade …a one percent increase in the ACI is associated with a 6.3% increase in total exports and imports

Challenges and Solutions Operational and regulatory challenges How to facilitate electronic submission of data

Air Cargo Security Challenges

Multiplicity of the Security Requirements Some but not all! European Union: Regulated Agent Programme ACC3(Air Cargo/Mail Carrier into the EU 3rd Party Airport) PRECISE (Pre Loading Consignment Information Security Entry) U.S.: IAC(Indirect Air Carrier) & Regulated Agent Certified Cargo Screening Program ACAS(Air Cargo Advance Screening) China: Regulated Agent Regime Singapore: Air Cargo Agent Regime Canada: Air Cargo Security Programme, PACT(Pre load Air Cargo Targeting) Australia: Regulated Air Cargo Agent Accredited Air Cargo Agent Schemes International Org. IATA: Secure Freight and e-Freight TIACA: strongly supports automation and paper-free transactions WCO: Single window programme How to connect these programmes together ?

Common global solutions Multiplicity of the security requirements European Union: Regulated Agent Programme ACC3(Air Cargo/Mail Carrier into the EU 3rd Party Airport) PRECISE (Pre Loading Consignment Information Security Entry) U.S.: IAC(Indirect Air Carrier) & Regulated Agent Certified Cargo Screening Program ACAS(Air Cargo Advance Screening) China: Regulated Agent Regime Common Database PKD Singapore: Air Cargo Agent Regime Canada: Air Cargo Security Programme, PACT(Pre load Air Cargo Targeting) Australia: Regulated Air Cargo Agent Accredited Air Cargo Agent Schemes International Org. IATA: Secure Freight and e-Freight TIACA: strongly supports automation and paper-free transactions WCO: Single window programme How to connect these programmes together ?

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THANK YOU ! Vladimir D. Zubkov Secretary General, The International Air Cargo Association, TIACA